Online Certification Programs
Become a Certified Mermaid Professional
Self-paced digital courses to launch your career as a mermaid performer or mermaid swim instructor. Learn from the founder of North America's largest mermaid entertainment company.
Choose Your Path
Two Certification Programs
Whether you want to perform as a mermaid or teach mermaid swimming, we have a program designed for you.
Professional Mermaid Performer
Learn everything you need to start performing as a professional mermaid. From building your persona to booking your first gig.
- Self-paced video modules
- 30-minute coaching call with Marielle
- Performer playbook, checklists, and playlists
- Persona creation and branding
- Event training: kids' parties, corporate, aquariums
- Private student community
- Opportunity to join the AquaMermaid team
Mermaid Swim Instructor
A complete 9-module program to teach mermaid swimming classes. Build your own mermaid school or add mermaid programming to your aquatic facility.
- 9 in-depth video modules
- 12+ swimming technique video tutorials
- Full class outlines: trials, 10-lesson programs, parties
- Operations guide: contracts, hiring, pool search
- Marketing toolkit and media kit
- Certification exam (video + interview)
- Lifetime access on all devices
Who Is This For
Find the Right Program for You
Performer Certification
This program is for you if:
- You dream of performing as a professional mermaid
- You want to work birthday parties, corporate events, or aquarium shows
- You want to join the AquaMermaid performer network
- You're a freelance mermaid who wants to level up your business
- You love the water and want to turn that passion into income
Instructor Certification
This program is for you if:
- You want to teach mermaid swimming classes professionally
- You run an aquatic center and want to add mermaid programming
- You want to launch your own mermaid school
- You're a swim instructor looking for a unique specialty
- Your facility wants to train staff in mermaid instruction
How It Works
Four Steps to Certification
Choose your program and get instant access to all course materials.
Complete the video modules at your own pace. Practice the techniques at your local pool.
Submit your video assignments and complete your certification exam.
Receive your certification and start your career as a mermaid professional.
What's Included
Everything You Need to Succeed
Both programs include professional-grade training materials and ongoing support.
Your Instructor
Learn from Marielle Chartier Henault
Marielle is the founder of AquaMermaid, North America's largest mermaid entertainment company. She built a network of 500+ certified performers across 50+ cities and has been featured in VICE, Cosmopolitan, ABC News, The Globe and Mail, and Huffington Post.
She has personally trained over 100 mermaid instructors, launched 10+ mermaid schools, and represented Canada at the 2019 World Mermaid Championship. These courses are built from a decade of real-world experience running a mermaid business at scale.
- Founded AquaMermaid in 2015
- 500+ certified performers trained
- 10+ mermaid schools launched across North America
- Featured in international media (VICE, ABC, Cosmo)
- 2019 World Mermaid Championship athlete
Ready to Start Your Mermaid Career?
Choose the program that matches your goals. Self-paced, fully digital, and designed by the best in the industry.